Grand Jury Indicts Suspect on Seven Counts of First Degree Murder in Half Moon Bay Farmworker Case, Drawing Attention to Deplorable Living Conditions
Half Moon Bay, California – The suspect accused of killing seven farmworkers in Half Moon Bay last year has been indicted on seven counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder by a criminal grand jury. This tragedy not only shocked the small coastal community with a population of around 11,000, but it also exposed the dismal living conditions endured by many farmworkers in the area. Authorities have characterized the incident as a workplace-related shooting triggered by the suspect’s perception of mistreatment. San Mateo County District Attorney, Steve Wagstaffe, explained that the … Read more